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ulterior motive in French

ulterior motive in French is arrière-pensée, idée derrière la tête, motif secret.

ulterior motive in French

arrière-pensée
noun
An alternative or extrinsic reason for doing something, especially when concealed or when differing from the stated or apparent reason.
idée derrière la tête
noun
An alternative or extrinsic reason for doing something, especially when concealed or when differing from the stated or apparent reason.
motif secret
noun
An alternative or extrinsic reason for doing something, especially when concealed or when differing from the stated or apparent reason.
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What is "ulterior motive" in French?

"ulterior motive" in French is arrière-pensée, idée derrière la tête, motif secret.

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Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "ulterior motive": arrière-pensée, idée derrière la tête, motif secret.

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